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Air park fails to land with P&Z commissioners in Island Park
ISLAND PARK — Plans for a controversial air park on the Henrys Lake Flats are facing increasing turbulence. The Fremont County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected a proposal from developers to change the county’s comprehensive plan map and zoning from rural to industrial in Island Park. The decision was made during a planning and zoning meeting on Saturday.
City of Tetonia reviews Tetonia Club’s event permits
TETONIA, Idaho — After a lapse in temporary event permits, Tetonia Club goes before the City of Tetonia’s Planning and Zoning Commission for hosting outdoor live music. Father and son Scott and Skyler Kauf went before the City of Tetonia on Monday, Aug. 26, to talk about their business, the Tetonia Club’s future armed with nearly 300 signatures from Tetonia and Teton Valley residents.
Walmart Has Quietly Changed 3 Popular Idaho Store Policies
Idahoans love saving money. It's why grocery store chains like WinCo started here. It's why you see so many Dollar Tree stores throughout the Treasure Valley, and successful outlets like Uptown Cheapskate have become commonplace. Walk into a Goodwill or Idaho Youth Ranch store on a Saturday. You will see how important getting low prices is, especially in a state where home prices have grown by 118% over the past five years, and the cost of gas is among the highest in the country. No wonder so many people have turned to coupons and shopping at discount stores like Walmart to save money.
Is Idaho’s Punishment For Late Child Support Sexist?
Yesterday, we shared an announcement about child support made by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare. In that press release, the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare revealed a new punishment for parents that are behind on their child support payments. In an effort to combat a $130 million...
More Cases of Very Rare, Deadly Virus Detected in Idaho
Since the mid-2000s, Idahoans have come to expect at least a few headlines about dangerous mosquito borne illnesses every summer. However, it’s not just West Nile making news this year. A History of West Nile in the Boise Area. West Nile Virus was first detected in mosquitoes in Ada...
Soccer Recap: Payette Starts Season with Victory on the Road
Payette had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past The Ambrose School Archers 9-1 on Tuesday. It was an even better day for Jordan Sanchez as he scored five goals for his team. Payette will be...
SEASON OPENER: Volleyball goes 1-3 against Cougars
BONNERS FERRY — Badger volleyball fell to Stillwater Christian (2-0) from Kalispell, Mont., 3-1 for the season opener on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Badgers stuck with the Cougars in the first set, as sophomore outside hitter Taren Bateman landed two kills in a row off spikes, as the Bagers led 24-22.
Smoky sun and 70’s today
Slightly warmer by the afternoon but a chilly start. Carry your jacket with you and bundle kids up for the bus stop, but get set for more warm weather by the Labor Day weekend. We are tracking more smoke into the valley today and this will cover our region and will be unhealthy for sensitive
JC signs $300,000 contract with CFD for ambulance services
Following a discussion with Central Fire District and Idaho Falls Ambulance at their previous Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board chose to approve an ambulance service contract with Central Fire on Aug. 19, for $300,000. A contract with Idaho Falls Ambulance will be reviewed and considered at a later time.
Jefferson County Rigby Fair FFA and 4-H project results announced
August 17 saw the wrap up of the 2024 Jefferson County Fair in Rigby. The following are the results for all 4-H and FFA projects and demonstrations provided by Jefferson County Extension office. In the Horse category, senior showmanship rosettes went to Ciara Pancheri who took purple, Atlee Rountree who...
Dubois prepares for upcoming annual Memorial Rodeo
DUBOIS — The Fall season brings students and educators back to school. Back to School Night took place at Lindy Ross Elementary on Aug. 26, the night before school started. ”The Place to Bee” was the Clark County Fair Aug. 15-17. To kick off the fair, there was a free dinner for the community at Waring City Park Aug. 16. At the dinner there was a smoked meat contest. Winners of that cook off contest are: 1) Bret Taylor; 2) Johnathan Spiess. After the dinner the livestock show took place. Even though there was a downpour of rain, a crowd gathered to watch and to bid on the 4-H animals. There was also a Round Robin for 4-H contests where they show their skills in working with a variety of animals. When the fair was open to the public at the Dubois Community Building, folks got to buy baked goods, watch a demonstration of beekeeping by Kevin Vincett, look at 4-H projects and vote for their favorite Open Class Contest items. There were door prize drawings held periodically throughout the two days of the indoor activities. Winners of Open Class Contest include: Baked Goods — 1) Cheyenne Jensen; 2) Jolene Johnson; Floral Arrangements — 1) Treva May; 2) Amy Murdock; Produce — 1) Amy Murdock; 2) Tub Tavenner; Arts and Crafts — 1) Kellie Tavenner Shaw; 2) Chasity Crandall; Canned Goods — 1) Amy Murdock; 2) Dee Anne Taylor; Photography — 1) Samantha Farr; 2) Dee Anne Taylor. Outdoor Contest winners include: Pickleball — 1) Brett and Amy Murdock; 2) Noah and Callie Neville; Corn Hole Toss — 1) Darrin and Treva May; 2) Bo and Morti Billman.
Crapo Presents Spirit of Idaho Award to Warhawk Air Museum Volunteers
Idaho Republican U.S. Senator Mike Crapo has presented his Spirit of Idaho Award to Warhawk Air Museum volunteers in Nampa for their efforts to showcase American servicemember history and educate visitors about the cost of freedom. “The Warhawk Air Museum is a fantastic showcase of American military history and the...
Do You Recognize Any of Idaho’s 9 Most Wanted Criminals?
Every few months, we share the photos of the Idaho Department of Correction’s “Most Wanted” fugitives. They have an extremely skilled fugitive recovery unit that works closely with other agencies to capture offenders, but they can always benefit from extra eyes. In fact, that’s exactly how the...
Sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s and 80s today🌞 - Allison
The weekend is almost here! Today marks the start of our warming trend. We have temperatures in the 70s and 80s, calm winds, and sunny skies all day long. For the weekend, we'll see temperatures in the 90s! This Labor Day weekend is a perfect time to enjoy time out in the water and soak up those last moments of summer.
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